Member Profile
Patricia Garcia
Partner | Avantia Asesoramiento Fiscal y Legal
Office Location: Spain
Jurisdiction
Spain
Top Specialisms
Estates: Planning
Relocation and Cross-Border Advisory
Tax Advisory
Connect
Professional Biography
Patricia Garcia is the Leading Partner of the International Private Wealth practice at Avantia Asesoramiento Fiscal y Legal (Spain). Patricia was qualified as a UK tax practitioner at PwC London and practiced at PwC Spain. She was also a partner of the International Private Client practice at EY Spain. Her practice has gaine significant recognition, including Chambers Europe, Chambers HNW, Legal Media group – Euromoney, Citywealth, Who’s Who Legal, finalist and winner of STEP Awards and listed in Legal Week’s Private Client Global Elite. Member of experts panel at EU Legal Affairs Committee. Member Judge at STEP Awards. Member of the Steering Committees at the International Wealth Advisors Forum and STEP Cross-Border Trust and Estates Special Interest Group.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: A complex cross-border trust tax case in 1994, involving a world-famous beer brand
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: The ability to say no to people who are only used to yes - and come out alive
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: The interaction of global mobility with growing protectionism
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: It depends on the time of the day (or night)